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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Read with the Dogs

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Read with the Dogs:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and th...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

Level Up

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Games
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch! Ages 5+

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Games
Details:

Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch!

Ages 5+

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Writers Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. ...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. 

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Free Nutrition and Cooking Class

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Get simple strategies for eating healthy and learn how to make delicious, healthy food!  You get to eat what you make and take home a bag of groceries. Registration require...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Get simple strategies for eating healthy and learn how to make delicious, healthy food!  You get to eat what you make and take home a bag of groceries.

Registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Health in Motion

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Details:

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness. Nurs...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects. Homeowners can receive research-based...

Cancelled
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County Presented by: Dr. Josh Goodman, Manager, Sarasota County History Center A Florida History Lect...

Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County

Presented by:

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Adult Craft: Holiday Soapmaking

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

One of our most requested crafts returns! Handmade soap makes a great gift, so join us for soapmaking, holiday edition. We will use glycerin soap base to create beautiful soaps wit...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

One of our most requested crafts returns! Handmade soap makes a great gift, so join us for soapmaking, holiday edition. We will use glycerin soap base to create beautiful soaps with nice wintery scents.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Details:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff mem...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Details:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Movie Afternoon

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

Energy Upgrade workshop

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Energy Upgrade Workshop - An hour discussion all about free and low-cost ways for homeowners and renters to save money off their utility bills. All attendees will take home a free ...

Program Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Purpose of Meeting

Energy Upgrade Workshop - An hour discussion all about free and low-cost ways for homeowners and renters to save money off their utility bills. All attendees will take home a free DIY Energy/Water Savings Kit.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Meet the Pups!

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

A different project every week! Ages 6+.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creation Station PM Craft Workshop

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for the monthly Creation Station PM Craft Workshop. Each month, attendees will create an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats. T...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for the monthly Creation Station PM Craft Workshop. Each month, attendees will create an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats. This is a Friends of the Gulf Gate Library sponsored event.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made possible through a partnership wit...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida.

These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Fun To Be Fit: Littles

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

Join Fun To Be Fit Kids with Ms. Adrianne! This is a music and movement program for children (ages 0 - 5) and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed fo...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Storytimes
Details:

Join Fun To Be Fit Kids with Ms. Adrianne! This is a music and movement program for children (ages 0 - 5) and their caregivers to attend together.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help yo...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Forty Carrots Partners in Play:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help yo...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in lear...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Busy Little Hands Activity Hour

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Let's Pretend Day

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime betw...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.